Deb, you might try posting in the Insect ID forum, too. Moths are not my specialty and you happen to live on the complete opposite corner of the country so I'm not real familiar with the species you get out there. It's a pretty moth, though and does look similar to ones I've seen here. Must be in the same family.
Melanie is really sick. I went to the doctor yesterday and I have bronchitis and sinusitis. I also now have Augmentin to help fight it! Seriously, I coughed so hard I broke a lot of blood vessels in my face and now it looks like I have a rash. So no museum for me last weekend or tomorrow. The last thing I need is to spread my sickness to everyone in time for the holidays. Sharing is not always caring, folks!
In the meantime, it's been cool here and today it's really windy and looks like it could rain at any moment. I'm still figuring out my new camera so let's assume everything is operator error for a while. I did take a few photos to keep you guys going through the cold. Hope none of you are buried up to your necks in snow!
Here's a Long-Tailed Skipper who has once again lost its tails. Better than losing its life, though.
Here's one of two Monarch cats I placed on the Giant Milkweed.
I showed Mom this Long-Tailed Skipper cat yesterday but took this picture today so he's probably mad I won't leave him alone. He's probably like, "Stop tearing open my home!"
